MOFA Appointment for Document Attestation

In this brief guide, we have listed a simple 5 step guide to obtaining MOFA appointment for document attestation

Procedure to Take Online MOFA Appointment for Documents Attestation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has provided an “appointment” to verify the documents. This facility is available on the Foreign Office website.

This facility is helpful for the people as the applicants will not have to wait and will be able to come on time to verify their documents. Through this website, Online MOFA appointment for document attestation can be obtained for various cities of Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Khobar to name a few

MOFA now requires the Nafath application (Playstore Link or Appstore Link) for booking appointments. If you don’t have it, download and register on your mobile device before proceeding to book the appointment

Step 1: Visit MOFA Website

Visit the MOFA ratification portal: https://ratification.mofa.gov.sa/Ratification/Create
Choose “Ministry Office and its branches”, your current location (Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern Province branch and other offices are listed), and the ratification method: visit the branch or send via Saudi Post
As you enter the details, you will be redirected to Nafath Verification. Complete the verification.

Step 2: Enter your Document Details

Step 3: Add your Documents

Once the data is entered, add your documents (Educational Certificate, Marriage Certificate or any other document) which you want to be verified and attested and in the next screen schedule your slot for an appointment.

Step 4: Pay Attestation Fees

Pay the fees for attestation of the document. MOFA’s published fee is SAR 30 per attestation, paid electronically (not in cash). Saudi citizens are exempt for birth certificates, educational certificates and death certificates.

Note: Pay within the time limit shown when you book; unpaid requests are cancelled. (Several sources mention a 3-hour limit, but we could not confirm this on the official portal.)

Step 5: Save and Print the Appointment

Save a copy of the appointment and take it with you to the office of MOFA

Using the document in India or another Apostille country? Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 7 December 2022, and MOFA’s portal also offers an “Apostille request” service. For a Saudi public document to be used in another member country (India is a member), an apostille from MOFA can replace embassy legalisation. Check with the authority that will receive the document which one it needs.

MOFA Appointment required for following documents attestation

MOFA Attestation of Technical certificate
MOFA Attestation of College certificate
MOFA Attestation for Experience certificate
MOFA Attestation of Undergraduate certificate (Secondary, intermediate, primary)
MOFA Attestation for Marriage contracts
MOFA Attestation of Divorce
MOFA Attestation of Labor contract
MOFA Attestation of Commercial register
MOFA Attestation of Letter of no objection
MOFA Attestation for Letter of Disclaimer
MOFA Attestation for Exit and Re-Entry Visa Extension Letter
MOFA Attestation for Birth certificate / death certificate
MOFA Attestation for Police Clearance Certificate
MOFA Attestation for Medical report
MOFA Attestation for Car information record
MOFA Attestation for Certificate of Islam